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WE HEAR THE WORD
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON
February 8, 2015
The Rev. Sean Hall
(NRSV)
1 Corinthians 7:2-9
ANTHEM
~Feldman
“River in Judea”
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Rev. Sean Hall
Song of Solomon 7:1-9
The Rev. Sean Hall
“The Beautiful Woman”
Abby Kiser & Emily Titus
GATHERING SONG
~Smith
“Love Lifted Me”
Karyn Kirchhofer
RECEIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory
* DOXOLOGY
* PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING & DEDICATION
APOSTLES CREED
OPENING PRAYER
* HYMN OF PRAISE
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Search me, O God, and know my heart;
People: try me and know my thoughts!
Leader: See if there is any wicked way in me,
All:
and lead me in the way everlasting, as we worship
together.
Hymn No. 21
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
* HYMN OF RESPONSE
Hymn No. 223
“How Marvelous! How Wonderful”
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION
[Moment of Silent Confession]…
Gracious Lord, you have given us your Word to be a lamp unto
our feet, but we allow the world to determine our values. You
call us to be in relationship with you and others, but we put up
walls to help us feel in control. In your mercy forgive what we
have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall
be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to
the glory of your holy name.
* ASSURANCE OF PARDON
WE FOLLOW THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
* CHORAL BENEDICTION
(verse 1)
“Now Thank We All Our God”
TAKING THE LIGHT
* GLORIA PATRI
(NRSV)
SERMON
WE PREPARE FOR THE WORD
BRINGING THE LIGHT
SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON
Hymn No. 142
* POSTLUDE
* Those who are able are asked to stand.
Hymn No. 525
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CONGREGATIONAL INFORMATION
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SUNDAY SCHOOL – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages.
WORSHIP SERVICE – 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Sean Hall.
WORSHIP LEADER – Lynn Ferguson
WORSHIP MEDIA – Steve Pinney
THE ACOLYTES – Acolytes this week are Abby Kiser & Emily Titus.
GREETERS prior to the service today: Sonny Shannon at the back; Gary Jones
at the front door; Jenny Daugherty at the folding door.
PARENTS: We know that worshipping with a small child can be a challenge,
and while we welcome you and your young one, we want you to know that a Cry
Room is available on the balcony should you feel the need to use it. This room
has toys for the kids and speakers and a large window to enable you to see and
hear the service.
NURSERY – is provided on the third floor up the stairs from the folding door.
The nursery is for toddlers through age three. Two adult attendants are on duty
during worship each Sunday. Attendants this week: Stephanie Zane and Tracie
English.
CHILDREN & WORSHIP – Children are dismissed immediately following the
anthem. Children four years old through second grade welcome. Located on the
third floor in the “Children’s Worship Center”. Leaders this week are Sarah &
Nicole Stubbs.
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STAFF INFORMATION
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PASTOR – Rev. Sean Hall
[email protected]
Cell: 724-638-7381
PARISH ASSOCIATE – Rev. Dr. Ray Brugler
724-588-0265
MUSIC DIRECTOR – Karyn Kirchhofer
724-253-2061
Hillside Presbyterian Church
2 North High Street ~ Greenville, PA 16125
Church Office: 724-588-4920
Email: [email protected]
On the web at www.hillsidepresby.com
The Rev. Sean A. Hall, Pastor
TRANSITIONAL COORDINATOR FOR YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES –
Andrea Hall - [email protected]
SECRETARY – Jessica Dick
[email protected]
TREASURER – Colinda Titus
[email protected]
CUSTODIAN – Linda Ealy
724-588-9453
PRAYER CHAIN – Linda Pinney
[email protected]
ECHO NEWSLETTER EDITOR – Sue Peterson
[email protected]
Hillside is called to be a church thriving with the abundant
life Jesus Christ promises and provides. We show this
abundant life by:
 Vibrant Worship,
 Warm and Visible Fellowship,
 Excellent Educational Ministries, and
 Dedicated Service and Witness.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. WE WELCOME YOU to Worship this morning. Whether you are a
newcomer or longtime member, we would like you to sign the attendance
sheet in the registration pad, including both your address and phone
number. Visitors, especially, please let us know you were here so we can
greet you properly. Welcome Home!
2. WELCOMING VISITORS! Please help us in welcoming visitors by
passing them the friendship pads when you see them. There will also be a
sign-up sheet in McPeak for those who would like to help with the bread
drop.
3. YOUTH NEWS: Snow tubing in Meadville today! Meet at the church
at 3:30pm. We will return around 7:30pm. If able, bring $10 for food and
tubing. Dress appropriately. Friends are welcome, but all in attendance
must have a waiver signed by parent/guardian (see Andrea for waiver). On
Saturday (February 14), help with the kids’ Valentine’s Party at the
church, 5:30-7:30pm.
4. SOUPER BOWL OF CARING – Drop off your cans TODAY!
There’s a table set up in McPeak. All cans collected will be split between
the Salvation Army and the Good Shepherd Center. We would like to
reach our goal of 150 cans.
5. DONATIONS FOR HILLSIDE YOUTH: There is a list of food items
posted in McPeak. These items are being collected for Hillside’s youth’s
upcoming activities. Any donations are greatly appreciated.
6. VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY FOR KIDS: On Saturday, February 14,
from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the church. PARENTS: bring your kids (ages 4 and
up) over to the church for some fun Valentine’s activities while you enjoy
a couple of hours to yourselves. Pastor Sean and Andrea will supervise,
and our wonderful Hillside youth group will help entertain the kids.
7. THE SUNSHINE CLASS will meet at the church Saturday, February
14, at 7 p.m. for their annual planning meeting. Officers are hosts for the
evening.
8. WORSHIP LEADER TRAINING – Anyone who would like to learn
more about Worship Leader duties and/or anyone who is interested in
becoming a Worship Leader please feel free to attend. Anyone is welcome.
There will be a session held on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 3 – 4:30 p.m.
9. LENTEN STUDY SERIES: We will be having the Bread and Broth every
Thursday from Feb. 19th to March 26th at 5:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. There
is a sign-up sheet in McPeak for those who want to make soup. Thursday, Feb. 19th
we will be studying how Jesus’s actions teach us as much as his words.
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CALENDAR
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Sunday, February 8
Sunday School for all ages – 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m.; Youth
Snow Tubing – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 10
Knitting – 2-4 p.m.; Deacons & Trustees – 6 p.m.; Girl Scouts – 6:30 p.m.;
Session – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 11
Choir – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 12
Mission Mtg. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, February 13
Early Risers – 6:15 a.m.
Saturday, February 14
Valentine’s Day Party for Kids – 5:30 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Sun., Feb. 15, Sunday School for all ages – 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship – 10:45
a.m., Worship Leader Workshop, Praise Team, Echo Articles Due; Mon. Feb. 16,
P.W. Mtg. Tues., Feb. 17, Knitting, Christian Ed Sticky Faith Mtg.; Wed., Feb. 18,
Staff mtg., Choir; Thurs., Feb. 19, Host GACMA, Bread & Broth; Fri., Feb. 20,
Early Risers.
Come hear
Bible Stories
HILLSIDE AT PRAYER
Your Mother Never Told You!
Join us at Hillside Presbyterian Church for a sermon series on the
never-told stories of the Bible. We tend to avoid those things that
make us uncomfortable, but we often do so to our
own detriment. Scripture deals unflinchingly with
the sordid underbelly of human life precisely
because that is where the gospel is needed most.
What will we unearth when we dig into those
lesser learned lessons?
1/18 – Judges 4:7-24 “A Hero Without Glory”
1/25 – Judges 19:14-20:13, 46-48 “Israel Rises”
2/1 – 2 Kings 2:9-15 “Elisha & the Two Bears”
2/8 – Song of S 7:1-9 “The Beautiful Woman”
2/15 – Hosea 1:2-9, 3:1-3 “Of Unrequited Love”
*Parental Discretion is advised: Parents are encouraged to read the stories
ahead of time to determine what is suitable for their children.
Hillside Presbyterian Officers
SESSION
CLASS OF 2015
Nelson Brocklehurst
Lynn Ferguson
Lee Kirchhofer
Jill Redfoot
CLASS OF 2016
CLASS OF 2017
Steve Pinney
Sue Mathieson
Grace Ann Greenfield
Frank Stratiff
Colinda Titus
TRUSTEES
CLASS OF 2015
Jerry Gill
Chuck Herrick
Sonny Shannon
CLASS OF 2016
Tom McKenzie
Gary Jones
Nancy Herrick
CLASS OF 2015
Sandy Barr
Gay McKenzie
Sarah Stubbs
CLASS OF 2016
Judy Gill
* Linda Pinney
Ashley Stubbs
CLASS OF 2017
Jim Hammerschmidt
* Shirley Hammerschmidt
Charles Gill
DEACONS
* President
CLASS OF 2017
Bonny Sheesley
Jan Stratiff
Priscilla Turner
If you have a particular need you would like
someone to pray for, we invite you to go to the Prayer
Room (the last room on the left as you exit the
sanctuary through the folding doors to McPeak
Chapel) immediately after worship. Two of our
Elders will be there to meet with you. The Elders
available to pray with you today are Nelson
Brocklehurst & Steve Pinney.
AT HOME:
Bill Turcic, Betty Mentch and Audrey Thompson.
IN THE HOSPITAL: No one is hospitalized
AT ST. PAUL’S: Ron Ealy.
FAMILY LIST: [All families from Hillside are listed on a rotating basis.]
Jane Heile
Kristina Jones & Kyle
Wallace & Kathy Maun & Kids
COLLEGE REACH LIST: If you have a child entering college or tech
school, please let us know so that we can include him/her! We would
like the name of the school and the address – on or off campus.
“HOMETOWN HEROES:” Hannah Battles, Jason Coats, Patrick
Dangrow, Brian Gearhart, Cory Hamilton, Kristopher Hirschmann, Jon
Lexington, Raymond Pelsh, Josh Pipp, Michael Pschirer, Justin Smith,
Craig Trumbull, Jr. & David Turner.
PRAY FOR: True Love for the Lonely.
PRAYER REQUEST CARDS are available in the pew racks. We
encourage you to use these to inform us of prayer requests. You may
also use these cards to inform the prayer team of answers to prayer.
Please drop completed cards in one of the wooden Prayer Card boxes
located at either exit of the sanctuary.